God be thanked that there are some in the world to whose hearts the barnacles will not cling.
J. G. HollandIt is by work that man carves his way to that measure of power which will fit him for his destiny.
J. G. HollandDoubtless the world is wicked enough; but it will not be improved by the extension of a spirit which self-righteously sees more to reform outside of itself than in itself.
J. G. HollandFashion is not public opinion, or the result of embodiment of public opinion. It may be that public opinion will condemn the shape of a bonnet, as it may venture to do always, and with the certainty of being right nine times in ten: but fashion will place it upon the head of every woman in America; and, were it literally a crown of thorns, she would smile contentedly beneath the imposition.
J. G. Holland